RosenTeenTalk

"This helpful guide is designed to give LGBTQ teenagers the support and resources they need to feel not only accepted, but also confident and empowered. Readers with questions about sexuality and identity will find the answers they need. With relevant narrative examples and helpful resources, this text addresses the challenges that LGBTQ people face and provides insight into how to cope with discrimination, find support, and create change"--Provided by publisher.

Readers learn how to identify depression, what coping strategies they can put into practice, and how and where to get the support they need.

"Autism spectrum disorder (ASD or simply autism) is a mysterious disability. Doctors don't know what causes it, it's difficult to diagnose, there's no cure, and there's no universal treatment. Even though more people are diagnosed with autism today than ever before, it's hard for many people to understand why people on the spectrum think and behave the way they do. This book serves as a guide to help teens understand the signs and symptoms of ASD, how ASD is diagnosed and treated, and how knowing someone with ASD can change their lives. The more teens know about autism, the less mysterious it'll seem"--Provided by publisher.

"Readers will learn to identify STDs, understand the dangers they pose, and discover how they are spread. They'll also learn what they can do to protect themselves, the importance of getting tested, and where to go to get help"--Provided by publisher.

"The United States prides itself on being a country with people from all different walks of life. However, the acceptance some take for granted isn't always there for people of color. In recent years, awareness of and anger about racial profiling and discrimination have reached their highest levels in decades. Racial profiling and discrimination often happen in ways many people don't realize, hurting their victims and leading to further divisions. This book . . . explains the difference between racial profiling and discrimination, provides . . . understandable examples of each, and gives suggestions for how teens can combat these unfair practices"--Provided by publisher.

"Impressing their followers on social media, maintaining healthy friendships, and acing tests are just a few sources of stress and anxiety for teens today. About one in three teens between 13 and 18 years old will experience an anxiety disorder and about 31 percent report feeling overwhelmed due to stress. This book offers information, support, and coping techniques for teens experiencing stress and anxiety"--OCLC.

"A cancer diagnosis comes as devastating news regardless of a person's age. It's normal for teens confronting cancer--whether they're battling the disease themselves or supporting a loved one--to feel scared, angry, and confused. This accessible title provides young adults with knowledge that can help them understand the disease and know what to expect from the treatment process. Readers will be engaged by the eye-catching spreads and authentic stories about teens battling cancer. The book also provides information on numerous associations and online resources throughout, encouraging them to reach out to find the support they need"--Provided by publisher.

"As diabetes rates among teenagers continue to rise, parents, doctors, and counselors search for reliable resources to better understand the issues teenagers with diabetes face every day. This essential guide explains the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes and provides diabetic teenagers with tips to help manage their condition"--Provided by publisher.

"In recent years, the topic of bullying has been making headlines. The different types of bullying, including verbal, social, and physical, have serious effects. With greater access to the digital world, teenagers can also encounter cyberbullying. This book is an essential guide for teenagers, whether they're the one being bullied or the one doing the bullying"--Provided by publisher.

"Sometimes, it seems like death is all around us. It's in the news and even in entertainment media. However frequently we hear about or see death in other parts of our lives, it's still shocking when death touches our personal lives. This book helps readers explore some of the feelings and realities that surround death"--Provided by publisher.